Join us at the inaugural 2018 Fete Parent meeting
Tuesday 27 February @ 7pm
In the Primary Village
Bring friends and ideas!!
Light supper provided
Contact: Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 or
Category: Duncraig
MAKING A SPLASH FOR MENTAL HEALTH
February 17, 2018Duncraig has well and truly made its mark in The Big Splash WA, a public art initiative aimed at raising awareness of child and adolescent mental health. Art Tech Claire Davenhall has two dolphins featuring in the exhibition; ‘InterAqua Dolphin’ can be found at Stirling Gardens on St George’s Terrace, while ‘IceBreaker Dolphin’ is currently outside His Majesty’s Theatre. Meanwhile, Year 12 Visual Art students and their teacher Verity Palmer created the dolphin Finlay, aiming to spread the message ‘how to be a good friend when riding those waves of emotions.’ Ms Davenhall’s dolphins are on display until Wednesday, 4 March, while you can meet Finlay with 44 other school dolphins on Saturday, 17 March.
Artist: Verity Palmer
Artist: Claire Davenhall
National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
February 14, 2018
Next week Year 7 and 9 students will bring home an information booklet about the National Assessment Program – Numeracy and Literacy. This contains details of the assessment program and how you can support your child. Please ask your child to hunt around in their school bag so this information does not get lost! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary
Jehova Jireh Haven say a BIG Thank You!
February 14, 2018
Dear St Stephen’s community
Jehova Jireh Haven and the Kelly family wish to extend our utmost gratitude for the generosity of the St Stephen’s community. Your support allowed 89 orphans and 14 carers to enjoy a Christmas celebration that they will remember for a long time. They had a lovely Lamb Spit topped off with chocolate brownies. The children also enjoyed face painting, a bouncy castle, fairy floss and a camera booth.
Each child received a gift bag filled with a toy, new clothes, underwear, toiletries, stationary and, of course, lollies.
We are blessed to be part of this community.
Yours sincerely,
Dale Kelly
Head of Rite Journey
Making the library a lunchtime staple
February 14, 2018One of the busiest times in the Secondary Library is lunchtime.
Once-upon-a-time, during lunch, the library was often only used by students wanting to explore literature and by others looking for a quiet space away from the playground, but what’s lovely is that today’s library is now being inundated by students for new reasons. There is a special ‘cafe’ area where students can sit and relax, enjoy their lunch, and perhaps purchase a caffeine and sugar free drink from the vending machine.
Students are working closely together and are forming meaningful social bonds in these spaces.
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
Barista Coffee Tuesday
February 13, 2018
Staff were following the wonderful aroma of fresh coffee today as queues formed in the LPC kitchen.
The hospitality students prepare and serve coffee, mocha, hot chocolate and heart-shaped jam droplets. They are learning basic skills and confidence to work as a barista. These skills will also help them to prepare great-tasting coffee at home. Students learn the basic theory of coffee making, origin of coffee, different types of coffee which are commonly served in Australia. They practice by using a commercial espresso coffee machine all under the watchful eye of Mrs. Penny Herd.
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality” – Romans 12:13.
Year 12 Course Information Evening
February 12, 2018
Make the most of your WACE results and reach your goals
For many Year 12 students and their parents, applying for university can be a daunting process.
Our free information sessions provide advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and flag key dates for 2018. Our Future Students team will be available to answer your questions after the presentation.
The Faculty Expo is an excellent opportunity to talk directly to Faculty-specialists about your specific interest areas.
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advisor
Year 10 & Year 11 Course Information Evening
February 12, 2018
Making high school less stressful for everyone
Our free information sessions gives you a head-start on making your Year 10 or 11 experience a positive one… even if you’re not sure if university’s the right pathway for your future goals.
Find out more about:
- UWA’s courses and entry requirements;
- Maximising your ATAR
- How to keep your options open when selecting your upper-school subjects; and
- On-campus activities and events we offer for Year 10 and 11 students.
You can also talk directly to Faculty-specialists about your specific interest areas.
UWA Year 10 & Year 11 Info Evening
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advisor
St Stephen’s School Fete 2018
February 12, 2018
WATCH THIS SPACE
WHY?? I hear you ask!
Because this is where you will find out everything you need to know about the
SENSATIONAL ST STEPHEN’S FETE OF 2018
It will be held on Saturday 27 October and we need YOUR help!!
Are you a small business owner who could donate goods and services for our silent Auction?
Are you, or do you know, a Scout Leader?
Do you have access to an old, beat up car that could be donated for our traditional ‘Smash a Car’?
Do you have an old pile of junk that could be upcycled for our white elephant stall? (I bet you do!!)
Do you possess special skills and a burning passion to become more involved in our school community?
THEN WE NEED YOU!!!
Please contact Julie at cullyn5@bigpond.com
Donations needed for South Africa Service Tour
February 10, 2018
We are currently seeking donations of sporting equipment for the South Africa tour.
If you, your son/daughter or your club has recently upgraded their sports gear and would like to donate items the South Africa tour, we would be most appreciative. We are in specific need of the following items, but can take other items as well:
- Mens and Boys: Footy/soccer boots, balls, team kits, bibs
- Womens and Girls: Netball shoes, balls, team kits, bibs, hoops/nets
Donations at the Duncraig campus can be dropped off to me in the GPLC staffroom (Yr. 7 building).
Donations at the Carramar campus can be dropped off to Craig Thomas in Makaria House or Gillian Erasmus in Charis House.
If you have any questions or are interested in donating other items, please do not hesitate to ask any one of us.
Thank you!
Clay Osborne
Humanities and Social Sciences &
Design and Technology Teacher